Specialized Allez Comp e5

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RoadBikeStudio
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by RoadBikeStudio

Hello everyone! Been browsing the forum for a bit and finally decided to join and participate. I'm new to cycling and i'm learning as I go while having a blast!
Started riding mtb late last year (2013). Picked up my first roadie early this year.
It was a Trek Alpha 1.2. Upgraded couple things before I sold it.

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Got a decent deal on a 2011 Allez Comp 58cm and I love it. Not the lightest bike but I need to worry about my own weight and performance before I start counting grams on the bike.

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Shifters: SRAM Force 2x10
Front Derailleur: SRAM Force braze on with K-Edge chain catcher
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Force 10 speed specific short cage
Brakes: SRAM Force
Crankset: SRAM Force 175mm GXP with Red semi compact chainrings 52/36
Cassette: SRAM Red Power Dome 11/26
Chain: SRAM PG-1091r hollow link
Wheels: SRAM SL27
Tires: Contis Gatorskin Hardshell 700x25
Saddle: Fizik Arione mag rails
Stem: Specialized Comp 110 6/9 degrees w/variable shim rise
Handlebar: Bontrager Lite 44cm ergo shape

Plans: lighter and more comfy handlebars, lighter stem, carbon wheelset.

Cheers :beerchug:

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by OrenciaB

Looks great! It will definitely look nicer with some carbon wheels. Where are you from in the Bay Area? I may be wrong but from one of the pictures it might look like the Limeridge area near Mt. Diablo, Walnut Creek?
Hey does all that Rapha and Hi-vis make you faster?

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Whats that on your legs?









;)

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OrenciaB wrote:Looks great! It will definitely look nicer with some carbon wheels. Where are you from in the Bay Area? I may be wrong but from one of the pictures it might look like the Limeridge area near Mt. Diablo, Walnut Creek?


Thanks! I live/work on the peninsula. That's also where most of the riding happens. :beerchug:

SLCBrandon wrote:Whats that on your legs?


:lol: :mrgreen:
As stated above...still a rookie. Maybe once I slim down a bit, I'll fully commit to the sport :shock:

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Is that a seasucker car rack you're using there? Any feedback on it?
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I thought the same, re: leg hair.

Quickest way to go from rookie to a 'pro', shaving it :beerchug:


Great pics and bike too. Love the Allez.

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ITTY wrote:Is that a seasucker car rack you're using there? Any feedback on it?


Yup. I've been using their products for over a year now and love it. At first I bought the Talon which holds one bike but I soon realized that no one can simply have just 1 bike... :roll: :lol:
Got the mini bomber through my LBS and its been great. I use it couple times a week. Rain, wind, 100+ heat, 80mph on the freeway...no concerns. Best thing ever if you have more than one car or change cars often...
I made this awfully boring video mainly testing out the gopro. I was more concerned about the gopro then the rack...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5KBgZQ0fkc

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Tinea Pedis wrote:I thought the same, re: leg hair.

Quickest way to go from rookie to a 'pro', shaving it :beerchug:


Great pics and bike too. Love the Allez.

Thanks!!
Also, since last time I've swapped out the 52/36 chainring to sram red 50/34.

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Back from the dead! Haven't been riding much in the last 4 months since I moved to SoCal but here's a most recent pic with few upgrades since last year.

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